FOOD REVIEW: Paradise Dynasty at Greenbelt, Makati

Celebrating the world’s first 8-flavored xiao long bao & other delights Oriental cuisine, especially that of Chinese cuisine, is always thriving in the Philippines. Not only tucked within the corners of Binondo, but variations of a single dish could also often come in a...

NJLA 2025: The Graphic Salute Awardees

Christian George Acevedo, 32, is a librarian, teacher, writer,...

Of Pandesal & Pinoy Politics

Even bread has the flavor of politics in the...

New study exposes LGU gaps in the Universal Health Care Law

A new study warns that bureaucratic bottlenecks, weak fiscal...

Swedish Diplomacy, according to Ambassador Anna Ferry

(In an exclusive interview with the Philippines Graphic, Swedish...

100 Years of Graphic

No Names, Strictly Personal

I found a 1929 Graphic issue at the National Library in Manila. Reading through it, one thing immediately stood out: Some articles were without bylines.

GRAPHIC ARCHIVE: “Those Who Skip in the Night”

While from the standpoint of a layman, government bureaus seem to be working smoothly the year around, still auditors detailed to look over records have unearthed grave anomalies that have existed for the past few years and yet kept secret by their directors.

The time outside our own

As we count the months, weeks, days, and hours to the centennial year of the Philippines Graphic in June 2027, we will walk down memory lane. With every issue, we will present to our readers snatches of the distant past—captured in reprints of Graphic stories, editorials, columns, illustrations, and photos published during the first five decades of the magazine. It is our way of showing to our readers how...

Cover Story

Luxent Hotel welcomes NJLA 2025

With its sleek, contemporary glass façade, the classic and...

Order your copy of the 98th Anniversary Issue of the Philippines Graphic today!

You can still catch the June 2025 98th Anniversary...

Decoding K-pop Fandom Lingo—From Stan to Sasaeng (and Everything In Between)

Lost in Translation? Not Anymore! When you first enter K-pop...

Labor group joins Supreme Court case that seeks to end political dynasties in PHL

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a centrist labor...

FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the...

FFW Welcomes House Passage of ₱200 Wage Hike: ‘That was a Dunk Shot on 3rd Reading’

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has welcomed the...

With only six session days left: Labor groups urge House to pass ₱200 wage hike bill

Five of the country’s largest labor groups will march...

My Father, Johnny Dayang

My father was never the loudest man in the...

Literature

The Asian Rights Fair-Manila Returns For Its Second Edition, Urging Stronger Regional Ties In Publishing

Manila, Philippines – The National Book Development Board (NBDB), the...

Imagination Peoples the Air: PH Brings Unique Narratives to the Biggest Global Book Fair

Manila, September 4, 2025 – Over 400 Philippine delegates—official...

Nominations Are Now Open For The 43rd National Book Awards

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The National Book Development Board (NBDB)...

Multi-Awarded Writer Irene Sarmiento Makes History As First Filipino Author At Germany’s White Ravens Festival 

Irene Sarmiento, award-winning writer of children’s book Tabon Girl and young...

Episodes

There are impulses that come at unforeseen moments long...

What a Child Cannot Learn from Books

When you wound a leather sofa with the forbidden razor...

House of Leaves

“A week ago, just before you arrived, DongJosé,” my...

The Bullet Wakes from Its Cruel Shell

I dance through air with a deadly grace. Yet mourn...

The One-Night Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Maribel glanced at her plane seat, grateful that she...

72nd Palanca Awards inducts 4 new Hall of Fame awardees

Celebrates Filipino literary excellence at PICC anew The Carlos Palanca...

Boy in the Forest

Small step by small step I walk slowly toward...

Palihang Rogelio Sicat to hold its 17th workshop in June; political detainee among its 15 chosen writers for 2024

The prestigious Palihang Rogelio Sicat (Rogelio Sicat Writers Workshop)...

Edith L. Tiempo: Up close and personal

I met Edith L. Tiempo on the night I...

Graphic Reader trilingual editor takes home the Premio Antonio M. Abad Award

For her arresting collection of poems, Soy (I am),...

The humor of D. Paulo Dizon

A Google-search of his name will not yield much...

Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta: Portrait of the Filipino Woman as Poet

The late great Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta became one of...

Paz Marquez-Benitez: Between literature and history

Philippine history boiled, bubbled, and spewed trouble in the...

Carmen Guerrero Nakpil: Of legends & adventures

When Carmen Guerrero Nakpil peacefully breathed her last on...

Lualhati, Paano Ka Ginawa?

Lualhati Bautista is one hell of a woman. Her...

Wilfrido D. Nolledo, word magician

NOVEMBER 1972, MARTIAL LAW. MY MAGAZINE THE GRAPHIC, PUBLISHED...

Feature

Through Greg’s brilliant eyes

TRIBUTE — On September 26, the Filipino literary titan, maestro of the Philippine short story, and former Graphic editor Gregorio C. Brillantes passed away at 92.

THE YOUNGEST HOPE OF A TRIBUNAL ON TRIAL

It looks like it’s going to be a long haul when you scan the country, or even just this part of town, from the corner of Taft and Padre Faura—a long dazed journey, not to “Philippines 2000,” the splendiferous miracle promised FVR’s faithful a mere seven years from now, but to reality of NIChood probably a century hence.

Will Solidarity please stand up?

I attended an awarding event once where I saw...

Marcos rights gains fall short; Ex-President Duterte, former top officials unpunished for ‘Drug War’ abuses—Human Rights Watch

(Bangkok, January 16, 2025) – The administration of Philippine President Ferdinand...

Pete Lacaba & Marra Lanot: On marriage and the muse

This Valentine’s month, we present to our readers a...

The full circle of Tony, Nick & Pete

Photo by Bernard Testa The last decade of the 20th...

Project Coffee

When God created the world in seven days, probably,...

Lifestyle

FOOD REVIEW: Paradise Dynasty at Greenbelt, Makati

Celebrating the world’s first 8-flavored xiao long bao & other delights Oriental cuisine, especially that of Chinese cuisine, is always thriving in...

Bird poop to the rescue: Using bird perches for forest regeneration

Reforestation activities typically involve planting trees in degraded areas....

UPD Study Uses AI Model to Predict Tropical Cyclone Rainfall

The Philippines is often hit by tropical cyclones (TCs),...

UP Scientists Uncover Influence of Reflected Shock Waves on Plasma Behavior

Scientists around the world have extensively studied the expansion...

UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn

Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops,...

Recent UP Study Finds Social Media a Valuable Tool for Understanding Philippine Tarsiers

The world of social media has become an increasingly...

Ateneo scientists research potential anti-ulcer vaccine

Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach...

UPD scholars win best presentations in 13th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference

Four scholars from the University of the Philippines –...

UP Scientists Study the Contributions of Katipunero Physician Francisco Tongio Liongson, MD

The lives and careers of the Filipino Ilustrados in...

First Skull of Extinct Elephant Relative Found in Cagayan, Philippines

The first-ever fossil skull of a Stegodon—an extinct relative...

Graphic Plus

From lucky draw to new wheels: BingoPlus gives players brand-new cars

BingoPlus turned dreams into reality as ten of its players are now proud owners of brand-new BYD Sealion 6 DM-i cars....

6 out of 10 Filipino Adults Are at Risk of Osteoporosis

Anlene Sounds the Alarm on the Silent Health Crisis Manila,...

PhilHealth Supports Cybersecurity Month: No Personal Data Collected on Social Media

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) stands firm to...

Pag-IBIG Fund Super Sale Draws Nearly 7,000 Winning Bids and Purchase Offers in Just Six Weeks

Nearly 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers have been...

Belle Group Plants Trees at Tagaytay Highlands

Philippines, 17 October 2025 – Volunteers composed of department...

From Vision to Readiness: Vertiv Collaborates with NVIDIA to Advance 800 VDC Platform Designs to Power the Next Generation of AI Factories

Vertiv matures system-level infrastructure designs to support future NVIDIA...

Canon Champions Lifesaving Advocacy with Blood Donation Drive in Partnership with NKTI

Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc. (CMPI) reinforced its commitment to...

6 out of 10 Filipino Adults Are at Risk of Osteoporosis

Anlene Sounds the Alarm on the Silent Health Crisis Manila,...

PhilHealth Supports Cybersecurity Month: No Personal Data Collected on Social Media

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) stands firm to...

Pag-IBIG Fund Super Sale Draws Nearly 7,000 Winning Bids and Purchase Offers in Just Six Weeks

Nearly 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers have been...

Belle Group Plants Trees at Tagaytay Highlands

Philippines, 17 October 2025 – Volunteers composed of department...

The Philippines Graphic Reader

Autumn Song

He was there again tonight. Seated at the last table of the small, dark bar, a lighted cigar in his hand,...

Tropical Sundews

this is the timewhen the greens are greener than beforeas above so belowthe midges regret worshippingthe false god of all false...

The Room Next Door

FICTION — I never really knew Eric. He was the kind of neighbor you saw often but never truly saw—a blur of dark shirts and headphone wires, slipping down the stairs with his phone in one hand and a plastic bag of instant noodles or soda in the other. Always alone.

Naked

I’ll wear nothingbut my trembling desirethe wild beat of...

Grandma

Her hands quiver from sustained pressing of the beads. When her...

Inverted Horizons

The sea and the sky Swap their eternities The waves with...

By the Brook

I Nina’s eyes peer above the cover of a nameless...